Spex84 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Here's an old unfinished built that is finally nearing completion. In 2009, I started a Revell '32 Tudor by chopping the top (my 2nd chop ever, and first sedan chop) and dropping it on a scratchbuilt frame with a Revell '41 Chevy PU stovebolt 6 engine. It was only my second build after re-entering the model car hobby in '09. The initial plan was to run straight pipes and have rear airbags and a very low stance, like the rat rods of the day but with nicer paint. I tossed around a number of ideas for paint color, from brown and black to metallic aqua and red. Eventually I settled on a Duplicolor metallic red. In 2009 I didn't know where to get tall rear bias-ply tires, so I spent ages looking for discount toys and was ecstatic to find the 1:24 diecast T-bird tires for the rear. 6 years later, I know how many options are available online, and also which kits have the best traditional-style tires. The build languished half-built for years, and last year I pulled it out to fix some problems with the paint, and chop the grille shell. Then it sat again. Finally this year I pulled it out and am assembling it. Because I didn't plan as well in 2009 as I do now, assembly has been frustrating and there were several minor disasters with glue and fitment. In the end, I've mounted the body higher than originally intended, and changed the exhaust to a set of sweeping dual pipes made from solder. The original setup: Building the frame: Modifying the interior, scratchbuilt windshield frame: How it sat for years: Getting another coat of paint: Updated exhaust made from solder: How it stands today, just needs some radiator hoses and other small details: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Real nice sedan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Terrific looking rod Chris! Sometimes the best builds take forever eh? I'm diggin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradional_rodder51 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Wow killer rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Excellent proportions, clean, looks fast, everything about it works. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenkocamaro Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Impressive build, Chris. You captured the "Look", and the paint looks great! Cheers,Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice style and stance - I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks everyone! It's been a long road so far...looking forward to putting this one on the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 She's a beauty!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Nice job on the rebuild, like the headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great job on the chop and paint. The exhaust looks much nicer . The in line six is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks great!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) The stance has this looking great. I like the window being tilted. Edited May 31, 2016 by 1930fordpickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Chris....Lookin' good....I am especially impressed with your scratchbuilt frame....super sharp! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks Tim! I had a bunch of trouble trying to get it square. It's close enough, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 You picked a beautiful colour- nice, small metallic particles in that one and you got it to lay down smooth. What does Duplicolor call that shade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Looks great! I like the stance, wheels, the whole package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Very nicely done. I like everything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 very very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Great color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Wicked hot rod Deuce Todor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Nice hot rod Chris.Congrats for not giving up on this build.Thanks for posting your in process photos as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 WoW, that's a good looking model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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